How to Pronounce "tiptoes"
word
ˈtɪpˌtoʊ
TIP-tohz
tˈɪptəʊz
TIP-tohz
Definition
The front part of your feet, especially when you stand or walk using only your toes and not touching your heels to the ground.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtɪpˌtoʊ
British English
tˈɪptəʊz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TIP-tohz
UK
TIP-tohz
Listen in Context
The children stood on their tiptoes to see over the fence.
She walked on tiptoes so she wouldn't wake the baby.
Can you reach the shelf if you stand on tiptoes?
He sneaked into the kitchen on tiptoes to grab a midnight snack.